Inspired by a piece I performed last week, by Olivier Messiaen, meaning “The Black Bird”. You can literally hear him fluttering about. It was perfect for Halloween!
Here’s the pattern. Enjoy!
Le Merle Noir
Materials;
Black worsted weight yarn
Size 8 double pointed needles.
Body;
Cast on 8 sts and join into round.
Round 1; Inc every stitch around. (16 sts.)
Next round; *K1, Inc. 1, repeat from * around (24 sts)
Next round; *K2, Inc 1, repeat from * around (32 sts).
Next round; *K3, Inc 1, repeat from * around (40 sts).
Knit 15 rounds.
Stuff with polyfill.
Next round; *K3, k2 tog, repeat from * around. (32 sts).
Next round; *K2, k2tog, repeat from * around (24 sts).
Next round; *K1, K2tog, repeat from * around (16 sts).
Next round; K2tog around (8 sts).
Cut yarn and weave through remaining stitches.
Wings (Make 2);
Cast on 6 sts. Knit 8 rounds.
Next round; Binding off, k2tog, k2, k2tog.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Sew wings to sides of body.
Kniche 